3rd Annual Aces for Autism 5K Color Run
Join us for the 3rd Annual Aces for Autism 5K Color Run, a meaningful morning centered on community, movement, and supporting children and families impacted by autism in Eastern North Carolina.
Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation helps further the mission of Aces for Autism and strengthens the families we serve.
5K Event Details
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
654 Worthington Rd, Winterville, NC
Registration Fees:
Adults: $30
Children (12 & under): $15
Event T-shirt included with registration
Your registration helps move our mission forward and support families every step of the way.
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors and come be part of a day filled with purpose and impact. We can’t wait to see you there!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are seeking volunteers who feel called to serve our community through this event. Each helping hand plays a role in supporting families and advancing the mission of Aces for Autism.
Your willingness to serve helps create a day filled with encouragement, connection, and care.
If you are a local business interested in partnering with us, we would love to hear from you. Reach out at events@acesforautismnc.com.
Local businesses and organizations are invited to join us as vendors at our event! Vendor booths are a great opportunity to connect with families, share your services, and engage with the community in a fun and welcoming environment.
Vendors are welcome to bring a tent, table, promotional materials, giveaways, or anything they would like to share with event guests. The vendor booth fee is $50.
To reserve your vendor spot, please submit your vendor payment and then email events@acesforautismnc.com with your business name, contact information, and logo so we can add you to the event page.
Color Run Sponsors & Community Support
Event Sponsors & Donors
Platinum Event Support
Fleet Feet is generously supporting our Color Run through course mapping, a start and finish arch, water stations, race bib support, live race results, and event promotion, helping create a fun and seamless experience for our families.
T-Shirt Sponsor
The Bowen Family generously covered all T-shirt costs. We are so grateful for their support and the way they help make this event possible.
In-Kind Sponsors & Donations
We are incredibly thankful for the many businesses who have contributed to our Color Run through raffle items, refreshments, and participant goodie bags:
Kickback Jack's | Nothing Bundt Cakes | Chipotle | Wawa | Bagelman | Food Lion | Publix | Lowe's Foods | Burritoshak | Benny Vincenzo's Pizza | Young's Physical Therapy
Additional Support & Experiences
A&A Kitchen will be joining us as a food truck and donating a portion of proceeds back to Aces for Autism.
Bodies & Balance is supporting our runners by providing a stretching station.
Stilllife and The Loft by Stilllife are providing music and DJ services to help create a fun and energetic environment for all attendees.
The Winterville Fire Department will be onsite with a firetruck for children to explore and enjoy.
Community Vendors
Planet Fitness | OneCommunity, supporting sensory and autism awareness | Kona Ice
These generous contributions helped create a fun, welcoming, and supportive experience for every family who attended.